The Department of Chemistry is the largest department in the Faculty of Science. The Department started operation in the academic year 1959/1960 and is one of the oldest departments in the faculty. The Department is the first institution of higher learning in Malaysia to receive the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry, UK accreditation for its programme since August 2012. One of the objectives of the Department is to provide a centre of excellence in chemical education and research in Malaysia. Students from the Department are trained to develop their critical, creative and innovative thinking.
The Department is proud to produce graduates who are highly regarded, and much sought after in the workforce market. Presently, the Department has 54 academic staff, several of whom are from abroad, and 1 Emeritus Professor. Apart from teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree levels, the staff also conduct quality research in fundamental and applied chemistry. Although the academic staff have different research interests, they adhere to the same philosophy in solving chemical-related problems and in the development of expertise in chemistry. In addition to the undergraduate programme, the department also offers MSc by research and coursework; and PhD programmes. Since the establishment, the Department has produced many MSc and PhD graduates who assume high positions in both government and private organization locally and internationally.
Duration: 4 years( 8 semester ), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure (Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Programme Planning – Group 1)
Philosophy and Current Issues / Basic Malay Language*
English Language / Foreign Language**
Science, Technology & Society
Statistics
Principles of Chemistry
Organic Chemistry I
Safety and Basic Laboratory Techniques
Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M.
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Chemistry
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Foundation/ Matriculation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STAM
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (UPU)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / ILKA / Polytechnic /IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Chemistry
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for UM (SATU)Foundations
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Chemistry
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain at least a grade of B in Chemistry
Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at GEC A-Level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for IB
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in subject Chemistry
Obtained at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Further Mathematics / Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Obtained at least a Grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at the AUSMAT level: Mathematics / Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Chemistry
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Chemistry
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Matriculations/Foundations
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in Chemistry
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Chemistry
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Additional Requirement
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)